We are all problem solvers. We are accustomed to applying the scientific method and quality improvement models to deliver better care. Design thinking is an approach to solving problems that emphasizes a human-centred and iterative process to create innovative solutions. Six years ago, we invited design students into the PICU to see if we could find better ways of teaching congenital heart disease. This is the story of that journey.
Scientific advances now allow researchers to identify, isolate and engineer stem cells. reNEW aims to deliver treatment outcomes across the breadth of stem cell medicine – new drugs based on human stem cell models, new tissue therapies, and new cell and gene therapies. We look forward to presenting how stem cell medicine and reNEW are advancing treatments for delivery into the clinic across many currently untreatable diseases.
In three parts, this Grand Round intends to describe the significant developments in the management of musculoskeletal conditions associated with cerebral palsy. First, the critical role that the Victorian Cerebral Palsy Register (VCPR) has played in epidemiological research, clinical research, and public health policy will be outlined. The second section will discuss technical developments in the management of Neuromuscular Hip Dysplasia, including novel imaging techniques and new aids for surgeons when considering surgical treatment. The final section will focus on common gait problems in children with cerebral palsy, as well as novel treatment concepts
This year’s NAIDOC Week Theme, ‘For Our Elders’ celebrates the valuable contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders in all areas of Australia. Please join Melbourne Children’s Campus leaders in Aboriginal and Torres Islander healthcare in a panel discussion about the crucial role that Elders play in our services, programs, care and research. The panel aims to acknowledge and celebrate the often hidden guidance, influence and advocacy of Elders in health.
